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Chapter 18: Stories

Author: Aumoe Noor
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Hannah

“No, our parents are dead.” Michael's firm voice is like a bucket of cold water, wrenching me from my grand delusions, “Sadly, they didn't survive the fire.”

“Oh,” I muttered, lowering my head to hide the tears that suddenly welled up.

I'd known the truth. I knew it wasn't possible. There was no reason for my parent to still be alive and not come for me and yet I'd held on to hope.

That by some miracle, they were well alive and healthy somewhere waiting for me.

The sadness doesn't diminish, no matter how hard I try and I can't help it when A single silent tear trickles down my cheeks.

I sighed deeply, and leaned into my seat, a soft cushioned chair, facing opposite Micheal. We are alone in his office. Ana had left after delivering me to Micheal, with a promise to return and a wink.

Although I am grateful for her advice, there is still a tension between Micheal and I, like an invisible screen standing in-between and I can't bring myself to look at my brother.

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